Inshore fishing is hot

The red fish bite has been good South of Hernando, but these fish are still spooked very easily. Target mangrove shore line with near by structure. I prefer to fish the start of a outgoing tide but you won't have any problems as long as the tide is moving. Approach target areas quietly and make long cast so the fish will see your offering before they see you. Cut mullet and live pin fish have been my go to baits. The flats have really been hot in 3 - 8 ft of water. Good numbers of trout and mackerel are being caught on a variety of baits and lures. Large select and small pin fish under a cork with a 4 - 5 leader is a great tactic, but these fish can't resist a Rapala Twitch n' Rap. Keep an eye out for the "brown clown" a.k.a. cobia around structure or working their way up your chum slick. I also expect tarpon to make a showing to our area by the end of this month. Good luck out there and tight lines! Capt. Keith Tomlinson Bulldog Fishin Charters www.bulldogfishin.com (352)238-3581